2022-05-18 - Agendas - FinalFOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
100 West Rock
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
AGENDA
For the meeting to be held May 18, 2022 1:30 P.M. Fayetteville Police Department, 100
West Rock Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
1. Roll Call of Control Group members.
2. Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting.
3. Financial Report, Financial Director Willie Newman.
4. Report of Task Force, Sergeant Tyler Moore.
5. Dispositions
DTF 21-296, Danielle Pennington, forfeiture of $2,050.00
DTF 22-014, Cristol Palomino, forfeiture of $660.00
DTF 22-014, Marcelino Villegas, forfeiture of $1,990.00
DTF 21-243, Amber White, forfeiture of $965.00
6. Other Business
7. Public Comment.
8. Set place, date, and time for next meeting.
Location: Washington County Sheriff's Office
Time: 1:30 p.m. Date: June
15
22
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FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702
CONTROL GROUP
CHAIRMAN:
Mr. Mike Reynolds, Chief of Police
Fayetteville Police Department
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-3500
VICE-CHAIRMAN:
Mr. Tim Helder, Sheriff
Washington County Sheriff's Office
1155 Clydesdale Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-1850
MEMBERS:
Mr. Frank Gamble, Chief of Police
Springdale Police Department
201 North Spring Avenue
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8128
Mr. Chris Workman, Chief of Police
Prairie Grove Police Department
P.O. Box 1033
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-3270
PROJECT DIRECTOR:
Mr. Brad Renfro Captain
Fayetteville Police Department
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-3504
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR:
Mr. Tyler Moore, Sergeant
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-7122
FISCAL OFFICER:
Mr. Willie Newman
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-3581
SECRETARY:
Ms. Cara Murdoch
Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 587-7122
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DRUG TASK FORCE
100 West Rock Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
MEETING
April 27, 2022
MINUTES
A meeting of the Fourth Judicial District Drug Task Force Control Board was held on April 27, 2022.
Those present were:
Brad Renfro, Captain- Fayetteville Police Department
Tim Helder, Sheriff- Washington County Sheriffs Office
Frank Gamble, Chief -Springdale Police Department
Chris Workman, Chief- Prairie Grove Police Department
Tyler Moore, Sergeant- 4th Judicial Drug Task Force
Willie Newman, Financial Director-4th Judicial Drug Task Force
Cara Murdoch, Administrative Assistant- 4th Judicial Drug Task Force
Jay Cantrell, Chief Deputy- Washington County Sheriffs Office
Derek Hudson, Assistant Chief- Springdale Police Department
Lester Coger, Captain- Springdale Police Department
William Brown, Captain- Fayetteville Police Department
Tim Franklin, Lieutenant- Fayetteville Police Department
Matt Durrett- Washington County Prosecuting Attorney
Guest:
Members of the public_
The meeting was called to order by Captain Brad Renfro. Upon roll call, the above listed members were
acknowledged present. Copies of the minutes from the March 23, 2022 meeting were distributed to all
present. A motion was made by Tim Helder, and seconded by Frank Gamble, to approve the minutes. The
motion was approved unanimously.
A copy of the financial report for the Grant FY2021-2022 was distributed to all present for review, period
ending March 31, 2022. Financial Director Willie Newman stated the total expense to date was $389,820.00
which included Federal Jag-21$49,763.00, State JAG-21$43,597.00, State Drug Crime Fund $91,319.00, Local
Drug Crime Fund $18,264.00, Local JAG-21$18,264.00, and Non -Allowed- $168,612.00.
Sergeant Tyler Moore reported on the task force's activity March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and
distributed a copy of statistics to all present. Moore stated that in March the task force opened 42 cases,
closed 26 cases, and made 16 arrests. Moore further noted that $3,615.00 was expended for the purchase of
evidence, and $300.00 for the purchase of information. Moore stated that drugs seized during the month
included: methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and pharmaceuticals. Moore stated that 5
warrants were served. Also noted, 18 drug convictions for the month of March. The task force seized a total
of $2,733.00 in U.S. Currency during the month. The locations of DTF Enforcement Action for the month were
Fayetteville 11 cases, Springdale 19 cases, Washington County 1 case, Lincoln 1 case, West Fork 5 cases, and
Prairie Grove 5 cases.
Sergeant Tyler Moore reported on the following dispositions.
DTF-20-238 (State of Arkansas v Danetta McCoy) was a FPD arrest resulting in the seizure of $3,130.00 on
October 9, 2020. $626.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and $939.00 went to the
Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $1,565.00 go to
the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance go to the Fayetteville Police Department.
Notes:
On October 8, Fayetteville Patrol Officers arrested Danetta McCoy in possession of methamphetamine and
the currency. Officers contacted DTF and DTF came to assist. In the early morning hours of October 9,
detectives and officers conducted a search of McCoy's hotel room locating additional evidence to include a
drug sales ledger.
A motion was made by Frank Gamble, second by Tim Helder to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
DTF-21-194 (State of Arkansas v Rosalind Williams) was a DTF arrest in Fayetteville resulting in the seizure
of $1,000.00 on July 26, 2021. $200.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and $300.00 went
to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $500.00
go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance be split based on current staffing (Springdale 42.85%,
Fayetteville 28.57%, WCSO 14.29%, Rural 14.29%).
Notes:
On July 26 2021, detectives were conducting surveillance and observed what appeared to be a drug
transaction in a parking lot. Detectives contacted Rosalind Williams and determined Williams had just sold
oxycodone pills to the other party for $1,000. Detectives seized additional oxycodone and the currency
from Williams.
A motion was made by Tim Helder, second by Frank Gamble to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
DTF-21-271 (State of Arkansas v Ronney Cain) was a DTF arrest in Springdale resulting in the seizure of
$2,410.00 on October 19, 2021. $482.00 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and $723.00
went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of
$1,205.00 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance be split based on current staffing
(Springdale 42.85%, Fayetteville 28.57%, WCSO 14.29%, Rural 14.29%).
Notes:
On October 18, 2021, detectives contacted Ronney Cain at his residence in Springdale and conducted a
search. Detectives located numerous packages of methampheta mine, a drug ledger, a scale, and a loaded
pistol along with the currency.
A motion was made by Frank Gamble, second by Chris Workman to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
DTF-19-128 (State of Arkansas v Karen Gibbons) was a DTF arrest resulting in the seizure of $80,554.00 on
April 19, 2019. $14,110.80 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and $21,166.20 went to the
Washington County Prosecutor's Office. $10,000.00 went to Drew Ledbetter (Defense Attorney). It was
recommended that 15% of the net total of $35,277.00 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining
balance be split based on current staffing (Springdale 42.85%, Fayetteville 28.57%, WCSO 14.29%, Rural
14.29%).
Notes:
On April 19, 2019, detectives executed a search warrant in rural Washington County at the residence of
Karen Gibbons. Inside the residence detective located numerous drugs, mostly prescription pills and
marijuana, scales, firearms, drug ledgers, and $26,049.00 in currency. Follow up investigation led
detectives to a safety deposit box containing $54,505.00 currency, which was also seized.
A motion was made by Tim Helder, second by Frank Gamble to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
DTF-20-089 (State of Arkansas v Marcello Lamar) was a DTF arrest in Johnson resulting in the seizure of
$14,491.00 on August 25, 2020. $2,898.20 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and $4,347.30
went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of
$7,245.50 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining balance be split based on current staffing
(Springdale 50%, Fayetteville 25%, WCSO 12.5%, Rural 12.5%).
Notes:
On August 25, 2020, detectives executed a search warrant on Marcello Lamar's residence in Johnson. Over
the course of the investigation, detectives conducted multiple controlled buys on Lamar and Lamar was
arrested by FPD with meth and a firearm as well. During this search warrant, detectives located an
additional pistol, rifle, baggies of meth, a digital scale, and the currency.
A motion was made by Frank Gamble, second by Tim Helder to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
DTF 20-250 (State of Arkansas v Marcello Lamar) was a FPD arrest resulting in the seizure of $796.00 on
November 5, 2020. $159.20 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and $238.80 went to the
Washington County Prosecutor's Office. It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $398.00 go to
the Fayetteville Police Department.
Notes:
On November 5, 2020, FPD officers observed what appeared to be drug activity at a business known for
drug activity. Detectives conducted a traffic stop on Marcello Lamar and located approximately 2 ounces
of methamphetamine and the currency in his possession.
A motion was made by Frank Gamble, second by Tim Helder to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
DTF 21-100 (State of Arkansas v Brandeon Williams) was an FPD arrest resulting in the seizure of
$15,083.00 on April 24, 2021. $940.93 went to the Arkansas State Drug Director's Office and 1,411.40
went to the Washington County Prosecutor's Office. $10,378.33 went to Kim Weber (Defense Attorney).
It was recommended that 15% of the net total of $2,352.34 go to the Drug Task Force and the remaining
balance go to the Fayetteville Police Department.
Notes:
On April 24, 2021, FPD officers were dispatched to a theft in progress. During the course of the
investigation, officers made contact with Brandeon Williams while he slept in his vehicle. A probable cause
search located a firearm, several baggies of marijuana, and the currency. Booking deputies located
additional prescription pills concealed in Williams sock at the detention center.
A motion was made by Frank Gamble, second by Tim Helder to approve this recommendation. This
motion was approve unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
No other business brought before the board.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
Captain Brad Renfro requested a date and time for the next meeting. The next meeting will be May 18, 2022
at 1:30 P.M. Fayetteville Police Department, 100 West Rock Street Fayetteville, AR. The meeting was
adjourned.
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FOURTH JUDICIAL DRUG TASK FORCE
MONTHLY REPORT
GRANT 2021-2022
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Month YTD
I. Cases Opened 21 : 263
Enforcement Action
Springdale 5
Fayetteville 11
Farmington 3
West Fork 2
II.
Cases Closed
11 :
166
III.
Arrest Made
5 :
113
IV.
Community Meetings
0 :
1
V.
Purchase of Evidence
$2,740.00 :
$40,935.00
VI.
Purchase of Service
$0.00 :
$0.00
VII.
Purchase of Information
$240.00 :
$5,568.00
Vill.
Warrants Served
3 :
43
Package
Search Warrants
Phone Warrants 3
Surveillance
IX.
Total Drug Amounts
Marijuana
1,037.20
gr :
103369.21
gr
Methamphetamine (ice)
493.50
gr :
10176.36
gr
Heroin
0.00
gr :
1871.83
gr
Cocaine
10.2
gr :
1229.44
gr
Crack Cocaine
0
gr :
11.20
gr
Fentanyl
0
gr :
953.80
gr
Fentanyl
10
pills :
3868.00
pills
LSD
0
du :
96.80
du
Psilocybin Mushrooms
63
gr :
200.60
gr
Ecstasy
0
pills :
34.00
pills
Ecstasy
0
gr
805.10
gr
MDMA
0 gr :
76.80 gr
Prescription pills
59 du :
3580.50 du
Opiates Of which
1 du :
1420.00 du
Other:
X. Meth Labs
Lab
0 :
0
One Pot
0 :
0
Components
0 :
0
Dumpsite
0 :
0
XI. Firearms
Seized
0 :
55
XII. Assets Seized
Federal $0.00 : $0.00
State $0.00 : $92,118.00
Vehicle 0 : 0
XIII. Drug Trafficking Operations Disrupted 0 : 19
XIV. Convictions for the Month 8
State of Arkansas Vs Danielle Pennington
DTF Case # DTF 21-296 (FORFEITURE)
$ 2,050.00
Drug Director's Office
410.00
Prosecutor's Office
615.00
Balance to Task Force
1,025.00
Task Force
153.75
Remaining balance
$871.25
Springdale
42.85%
373.33
Fayetteville
28.57%
248.92
Washington County
14.29%
124.50
Prairie Grove
14.29/10
12.45
Goshen
14.29/10
12.45
Farmington
14.29/10
12.45
West Fork
14.29/10
12.45
Greenland
14.29/10
12.45
Lincoln
14.29/10
12.45
Elkins
14.29/10
12.45
Elm Springs
14.29/10
12.45
Tontitown
14.29/10
12.45
Washington County
14.29/10
12.45
$871.25
State of Arkansas Vs Cristal Palomino
DTF Case # DTF 22-014 (FORFEITURE) $ 660.00
Drug Director's Office 132.00
Prosecutor's Office 198.00
Balance to Task Force 330.00
Task Force 49.50
Remaining balance $280.50
Springdale
42.85%
120.19
Fayetteville
28.57%
80.13
Washington County
14.29%
40.08
Prairie Grove
14.29/10
4.01
Goshen
14.29/10
4.01
Farmington
14.29/10
4.01
West Fork
14.29/10
4.01
Greenland
14.29/10
4.01
Lincoln
14.29/10
4.01
Elkins
14.29/10
4.01
Elm Springs
14.29/10
4.01
Tontitown
14.29/10
4.01
Washington County
14.29/10
4.01
State of Arkansas Vs Marcelino Villegas
DTF Case # DTF 22-014 (FORFEITURE) $ 1,990.00
Drug Director's Office 398.00
Prosecutor's Office 597.00
Balance to Task Force 995.00
Task Force 149.25
Remaining balance $845.75
Springdale
42.85%
362.39
Fayetteville
28.57%
241.62
Washington County
14.29%
120.84
Prairie Grove
14.29/10
12.09
Goshen
14.29/10
12.09
Farmington
14.29/10
12.09
West Fork
14.29/10
12.09
Greenland
14.29/10
12.09
Lincoln
14.29/10
12.09
Elkins
14.29/10
12.09
Elm Springs
14.29/10
12.09
Tontitown
14.29/10
12.09
Washington County
14.29/10
12.09
$845.75
State of Arkansas Vs Amber White
DTF Case # DTF 21-243 (FORFEITURE) $ 965.00
Drug Director's Office 193.00
Prosecutor's Office 289.50
Balance to Task Force 482.50
Task Force 72.37
Remaining balance $410.13
Springdale
42.85%
175.74
Fayetteville
28.57%
117.18
Washington County
14.29%
58.61
Prairie Grove
14.29/10
5.86
Goshen
14.29/10
5.86
Farmington
14.29/10
5.86
West Fork
14.29/10
5.86
Greenland
14.29/10
5.86
Lincoln
14.29/10
5.86
Elkins
14.29/10
5.86
Elm Springs
14.29/10
5.86
Tontitown
14.29/10
5.86
Washington County
14.29/10
5.86
$410.13